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Which Web Browser Do You Use?

GeekSugar — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:20:21 PDT

Last week, Firefox 4 launched with a host of new features and was quickly downloaded by nearly 40 million people and counting. Google's Chrome browser is only two years old, but is already packing a punch with its helpful shortcuts, plug-ins, and more. Safari and IE are classics, and they come preinstalled on Macs and PCs respectively.

I've been a Firefox supporter for years, but as Chrome grows in popularity, so does my use of it. What about you?

Pay Your Respects: Mock Funeral For IE6 Tonight in Denver

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:45:49 PST

A Denver design group is hosting a mock funeral for Internet Explorer 6, the 8-year-old web browser that somehow is still installed on some consumers' computers despite the fact that everyone and their mother is ceasing support. The invitation invites mourners to gather with "fellow IE6 mourners and loved ones" decked out in funeral attire - there's even a prize for the best dressed attendee and the best IE6 memory!

If you're not in Denver, you can still pay your respects; just leave your own memory on the site, or below in comments! My favorite so far: "He had so many hangups, and he looked awful - especially in his later years."

This is a fun excuse for a geeky party, but not the first time the funeral-and-coffin theme has been used to bid adieu to outdated technology. Steve Jobs put Apple's OS9 in a coffin before the OSX announcement at an Apple event in 2002.

Update: In lieu of attendance, Microsoft has sent flowers to the IE6 Funeral crew to pay their respects!

Daily Tech: AT&T Network Flaw Gave Strangers Access to FB

GeekSugar — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:15:18 PST

An AT&T network flaw recently gave users access to strangers' accounts - Switched
Don't get impatient and tweet about fake bomb threats while on a plane; take it from this guy - Gizmodo
Getting the deets on the ASUS color ereader - Engadget
France and Germany both warn citizens against using Internet Explorer - BBC News
The Nintendo DSi XL is not just for old people - Kotaku
Submit your Cool Captures for your chance to win a CanvasPop print - GeekSugar

Google Chrome Tackles Safari For Third Most Used Browser

GeekSugar — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:30:39 PST

Just over a year after its launch, Google Chrome has made quite an impact on your Internet browsing. Taking over the title as third most used browser from Safari, Chrome users now inhabit nearly five percent of the browser market, according to a recent report. Although Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser commands over 60 percent of Internet usage, and Firefox takes a 24 percent market share, Chrome has been a fast riser to the top of the browser game.

I use Chrome on a regular basis on my home computer (although it is still a little buggy), but I find it an easy transition to make from Firefox (the browser I use most at work). But what about you - are you using Google Chrome? What do you like or dislike about it?

To Honor Internet Explorer: The Internet Remembered

GeekSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:35:43 PDT

To celebrate the advent of Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft made this semi-tongue-in-cheek video about the Internet's beginnings and evolution. It's kind of a dry, documentary-style spot starring comedians like Janeane Garofalo and Ask a Ninja, but it still managed to make me chuckle.

Daily Tech: Is Netflix Streaming Coming to the Wii and PS3 ?

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:29 PDT

What consoles may be next to jump on board with the Netflix streaming functionality? Rumors are swirling that the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 are next in line. - Gizmodo
Now that Internet Explorer 8 is officially here, see some of the key new features it boasts and why they are useful. - Switched
Here's some hot Monday news - Apple is said to be announcing a new iPhone this June that will be faster and provide a seamless experience. - The Boy Genius Report
Samsung's flashy new NC310 netbook comes with a 10-inch screen, and is said to have a battery life of 11 hours. - Boing Boing Gadgets
President Barack Obama will be proposing a budget today that will invest billions in research designed to reduce climate change. - Forecast Earth

Google's New Virtual Reality Site Launches . . . In Real Life

GeekSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:30:04 PDT

Since Second Life is so five years ago, you can either stay with the same 'ole, same 'ole, or jump ship and live out your virtual reality dreams in some new digs brought to you by Google. Lively, the new VR world lets you create avatars, design and customize your "chat" rooms, and invite other users to visit, helping you make new friends to hang out with. . . virtually.

But what's different about Lively than other virtual reality sites like Second Life, is you aren't stuck on one website to roam around in. You can enter Lively from sites like Facebook (which is already up and running), other social networking sites, and blogs. Still in beta, Lively is free, but only available to Windows users running IE and Firefox. Hopefully, the Mac fans will be able to invade your virtual world soon!

Which Web Browser Do You Use?

GeekSugar — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:00:13 PDT

I can honestly say I've been around the web browser block a few too many times. I've used just about everything, including Safari, Internet Explorer, Netscape and now predominately Firefox, which I absolutely love...most of the time. Back in the day early web browsers only supported simple versions of HTML (Netscape for example), whereas now they have become very sophisticated and user-friendly. Since I post a lot of downloads and applications for various browsers, it would be great to know what browser you use to surf the net. Leave your comments below and tell us why you love your browser.

18 Ways to Save (at Least) $1 a Day

SavvySugar — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:28 PST

It's true: the little things add up. As anyone who ever had a piggy bank knows, small everyday actions can help you save big. Hoping to create a financial cushion for yourself this season? Follow these 15 easy tricks to help you save at least a dollar a day:

Hold the milk. In your coffee, that is. If you regularly stop at the coffee shop on your way to work, order it black to avoid any extra costs.
Go generic. At the grocery store, pick the generic variety of different foods to save big on pantry staples.
Keep the change. Sure, sometimes it's annoying to have change littering your purse or jangling in your pocket, but you'd be surprised by how quickly those nickels add up.
Swap soda for water. If you can't give it up altogether, vow to sip water instead of soda during at least one meal each day.
Trade CDs with a friend. Hoping to add the latest Rihanna song to your workout playlist? Reach out to a friend and burn CDs for each other to gather new music for free.
Fuel up for less. Unless it's required for your specific car model, nix the premium gas habit and use gasbuddy.com to find the cheapest gas in the area.
Find free WiFi. Work in cafés or libraries with free WiFi. Not sure which spots offer Internet? Use the Free Wi-Fi app to scope out local places with wireless access.
Practice your sewing skills. Skip a trip to the tailor and learn to do the simple adjustments yourself, like shortening a hem or taking in a blouse.

Keep reading for more tips to save $1 a day.

4 Social Networks Beyond the Usual Suspects

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:51:08 PDT

Feeling victim to social network fatigue? Whether you follow 500 people or friend 70 people, it can sometimes seem like weeks have passed by without an interesting tweet, status, or mobile upload. Break out of the rut and sign up for these four social networks guaranteed to make Internet sharing fun again.

Pinterest - Share your design aesthetic and all those gorgeous little things you come across when surfing the web. This site has users set up boards around a central theme like "camera accessories," "cool typography," or "Star Trek crafts" to share with the community. The in-browser add button makes pinning a cinch, and the simple user interface keeps site exploration from being overwhelming.
Instagram - A beautiful, easy way to show friends what you're doing without word limits. Available as a free iPhone app, take a photo in Instagram, add a filter, a quick caption, and easily share with followers or to Facebook and Twitter. The process is really that easy, and, after all, a picture is worth much more than 140 characters.
Tumblr - Sign in to Tumblr and just try to spend less than an hour on this sharing, blogging platform. With predesigned templates and a user-friendly dashboard, the personal blog you've been putting off can finally find a home. Search for other blog interests to follow, reblog their posts, and grow your own Tumblr community.
GetGlue - For entertainment junkies, connect with fellow Mad Men junkies when you check in as viewing a show or waiting in line for the newest Hollywood release. GetGlue partners with the media providers themselves to offer discounts and rewards to loyal gluers.